Destination: Bhutan

Unspoiled Asia    a once isolated kingdom       throws open its doors Bhutan, located in the remote eastern Himalayas, isn’t an easy country to get to, or get into, but once you arrive, you’ll be well rewarded. It has adopted a more democratized government and is adapting to the growing number of … Read More

New Hotel Openings and Renovations for The Future

A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for The Future (or date unknown). Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. SIX SENSES BURNHAM BEECHES Announced to open … Read More

New Hotel Openings and Renovations for 2026

A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2026. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. ÎLE DE BENDOR Announced to open 2026 Creators of exceptional, one-of-a-kind … Read More

New Hotel Openings and Renovations for 2023

A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2023. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. Hopefully they will be bringing something new and unique to the world of hospitality. KONA VILLAGE, A ROSEWOOD RESORT Rescheduled to open Summer 2023 This … Read More

New Hotel Openings and Renovations for 2021

Quite a few of the planned openings for 2020 & 2021 are seeing some extreme revisions of the dates they plan to open or reopen. A list of my most anticipated New Hotel Openings or Renovations for 2021. Most, but not all, are Resorts, many are Luxury or Boutique properties. … Read More

New Hotel Openings and Renovations for 2020

Yes, there were a few that were actually able to open, even during the Pandemic. However, many were delayed for 2021, or even 2022. And a few hotel projects that appear to have simply vanished. ZANNIER HOTELS – BAI SAN HÔ Opened December 2020 Away from the usual tourist paths, … Read More

Six Senses Shaharut

A new Six Senses opening in Spring 2020. In the southern region of Isreal, not far from the Gulf of Aqaba. Quite isolated with stunning desert vistas. For out-of-the-ordinary experiences in a setting of biblical proportions, Six Senses Shaharut opens in Spring 2020, south of the Negev Desert in the … Read More

Destination: Dominican Republic – Punta Cana & La Romana

This is generally considered the main tourist destination of the Dominican Republic (DR). Located on the South Eastern part of the DR, Punta Cana, Cap Cana and La Romana does have the main concentration of resorts and hotels. But not all are the all-inclusive resorts many associate with this region. … Read More